Which riva for 808 cartos?

[markfm]

Is it true that I am likely to need an adapter whether I go 901 or 510? I have a mix of 808 cartos, prefer to keep using them if it is reasonably doable (i know the voltage hit may make this tough).
Assuming I would need an adapter, any advantage to the 901 vs the 510? Does one connector have better cartos available natively?

 

[ImYourSalt]

The threads on the 901 RIVA are designed to with with 808d-1 cartos. It doesnt always pan out in practice. Some work. Some dont. The KR variety seem to work most of the time.

The voltage is another issue, but then again, that just depends on preference, and the cartos you intend to use.

I used the 808d-1 cartos for a long time (that's one in my avatar). After a while, the 510 cartos became easier to come by, and I could get them cheaper than I was getting my kr8's for... The 510's, at least for a while, seemed to be available in more makes, and resistances.

I still use the 510's. Another bonus, is a RIVA 510, will be compatible with all EGO goodies, like XL cartos, and PCCs!

 

[StormFinch]

If it were me, I'd get a 510 and a 510 to kr8 adapter. I like my 901s but they don't accept the newer designs of cartos marketed as cool, turbo, gold, etc. (caveat: someone said they do, but it takes a lot of force in putting them on to make them work. I don't have that kind of umph. ) The mega kr8s sold elsewhere, ce2s and kanger type designs do work well though. Basically the farther away from the 901 atty bottom design the carto gets, the less likely it's going to work on the 901 Riva. Cartos can also be more "airy" on a 901 than they are on kr8 equipment or on a 510 Riva with adapter. Most 510 to kr8 adapters have an adjustable draw. (Screw type slot in the center of the carto side, counter clockwise for lighter draw.)

 

[mwa102464]

I would go 510 all the way around, its just a better set up and you can run anything off of it Atty & Carto wise, just grab some cheap adapters

 

[Satharra]

I have three sets of LF 901 Rivas and haven't had an issue with using my KR808 cartos. I did have one of my newer batteries that was being a bit stubborn with the cartos, but I just screwed the cartos down as tight as they would go. No issues since then. I did buy adapters as well but found that I didn't need them and they didn't make any difference.